Dandelions first appear in level eight of Dino Quake. They always appear in number and sway back and fourth. When touched the dandelion will brake up and cause the screen to move in a wave like pattern. Enemies and the dinosaur's movements will be slowed down which can be either useful or annoying depending on the situation. After a few minutes the screen will return to normal.

A way to not make the screen distort or slow down enemies, is to destroy the dandelions with a earthquake but this will not permanently destroy the dandelion as it will sprout back up in a certain amount of time.